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By Courtesy of Oeoree Fernandez
Mr. De Valera Broadcasting
Eanion lie Valera interviewed at Hotel Whitcomb. In center of
picture can be seen M. Baron Torres, FOGHOKN Reporter.
By M. BARON TORRES
Eamon lie Valr-ra, Manhattan-
born Irish patriot, and one of
the leading Catholic statesmen of
our times, held a press interview
last week at a suite in the Hotel
Whitcomb, in which thc University of San Francisco was represented by the FOGHORN.
In our city at the invitation of
Mr. George Riley, civic leader,
Mr. De Valera was taken directly
from the Municipal Airport to
the suite, where station KGO of
the ABC broadcast two five minute interviews, immediately after
which he faced a battery of reporters.
UNITED EIRE
Visibly tired, the man who is
"Mr. Ireland" to the world, proved himself a master diplomat, did
not commit himself on any major topic, though he was not evasive, and left all who heard him
with inspired note they had seen
a man devoting an already illustrious life to the shining ideal of
a "United Ireland."
With the conference in its infancy, a reporter' asked: "Mr. De
Valera, as one of the leading
Catholic statesmen of our times,
what thought would you leave to
the men of tne University of San
Francisco rind to the youth of
America?"
In his soft, modulated voice,
completely bereft of any accent,
he said: "1 am afraid anything I
say may be misinterpreted. I
can't. ... As for speaking to the
youth of America, I hardly feel
qualified . . ." Leaving mute
words which showed the simplicity and modesty of an American
who returned to the land of his
fathers to achieve for it the ideal
of fighting centuries- a free Ireland; who was its first President,
its long time Premier; past president of the League of Nations, a
distinguished mathematician (one
of the few men alive who understands Einstein's theory of relativity), and a patriot who, after a
great political reverse, would dedicate the remainder of his life
(he is 60) to the dream of a United Ireland.
"The elections were democratically held and represent the "will
of the people," he said in answer-
to a question. "The new members are their elected representatives."
REFRESHING
Mr. De Valera is a refreshing
personality, Irish and proud of
his Celtic and Hispanic origin.
We asked him about the only emblem he wore, a red button on his
lapel. It is worn only by those
who can speak Gaelic fluently.
Wholesomely un-Onc-Worldish he
is imbued with the inspiration of
service to the Motherland. Sincere as a shillelah, there were
measured, oareful words in his
answers (no cover-up smiles, no
indecision, just plain and straightforward ).
BRITISH POLITICS
He . is tall, well-framed, has
large hands with pronounced bluish veins; look.; like his pictures,
except that his skin is very fine
and pale, his tough dark hair
now sparse and graying. Voice
even, low, medium-deep, he controls emotion — except when
speaking of United Ireland, and
British politics that are the .only
remaining bar to the realization
of the dream. Then his words
come vehemently, ever-flowing,
emphasized. He seemed to glow,
we thought.
He explained that most people
still think of "Ulster" as the old,
traditional Ulster. This is not so.
In the Partition Act of 1920, the
Tories spread the Belfast majority as much as they could, taking
in as much of the "hinterland" as
was compatible with keeping unchallenged their majority. In reality, Ulster' is now only six counties, politically created, and even
of these, but four are Belfast controlled. (In answer to question >
The difference of religion (Protestant north) is no longer a barrier, it is overwhelmingly the will
of the people that there be union.
He said the position of British
politicians in face of such a demand will prove "unteenable."
(The only deviation we found.)
The same USF reporter asked
him, "Sir, you were born in
Brooklyn. Have you seen any
baseball games?"
"As a matter- of fact," he answered, "it wasn't Brooklyn, but
Manhattan- and New York newspaper-men told me not to say
that . . . (laughs). Yes, I've seen
the game played."
(After the interview, we buttonholed him and asked how
much Spanish was he? "My father was a Spaniard," he said, "I
can read Spanish, but I can't
speak it.")
He asked to be excused if he
had not had time to keep up on
current events, leaving implied
that these last few weeks, starting at home, had been quite hec
tic. A girl reporter asked him
about the New Look, and he did
the well-bred equivalent of a
"Huh???" He didn't know of the
Freedom Tram: but he was going to be marshal at the Big Pa
-rade, the day everybody's Irish.
NEUTRALITY
One major point: regarding
Ireland's neutrality in the past
war, he said she had not been
attacked, nor had she direct interest in the conflict. A small nation must depend on a larger nation for' supplies and direction
necessarily, and must come within its orbit of control. If she
wins, a small nation hart little
voice in the peace; if she loses,
she may be "utterly destroyed"
by a vengeful enemy. It is hard
to see why a small nation should
enter into a war.
Will there be a World War III?
Is it imminent? (He had spoken
to President Truman.» He could
not commit himself. Can the
spread of Communism be checked with fighting? That was another tough one.
What is Ireland's stand? "The
people are against communism
and will be on the side of the democracies should the terrible
hour of a showdown come."
Is he for a United States of
Europe? Thirty-five years ago
he had fervently hoped for it and
advocated it. However, he realizes now that it will take more
than idealism to bring it about.
He sees no possibility at this
time, nor a reason to give rise to
the hope. Why the visit to America? For ten years he has wanted to come; ever since he realized
how great vvas the contribution
of the American people to Irish
Freedom.
Would the U.N. be called in to
settle the United Ireland question? There was no reason to call
in the U.N.
First time he had been here?
No, he had been here eight times.
First time in St. Patrick's Day
Parade? No, he had been in the
one held in New York in 1920.
The Women ot Ireland? Noncommittal.
What does he think of the Marshall Plan? No opportunity to
study it.
(Ireland is slated to get $500,-
000,000. Ed. Note, i
How are the conditions in Ireland? Good.
Mr. De Valera is traveling with
General Frank Aiken, Minister of
Finance in his Cabinet.
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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS
UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO
Volume 35, No. 22
SAN FRANCISCO, MARCH 10, 1948
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By TTIE EDITOR
Late yesterday afternoon
LYMAN POHLEY exploded
an atom bomb on the University's political front by announcing that he was definitely in the race for the office
of student "president. This
move, following months of
1 emphatic denials on the part
of MR. POHLEY that he was
a candidate, has changed the
entire picture of the political
scene.
Campus analysts and experts, caught unaware, are
now busily at work estimating MR. POHLEY'S strength
at the polls. BILL SHEA, admitting that he had failed to
consider MR. POHLEY a factor in the coming race, added,
"This throws an entirely different light on the election.
POHLEY will be a potent
threat to any candidate who
opposes him. 1 look for startling results."
JACK BARRETT, earlier
Thursday, broke the political
ice in the vice-presidential
race by announcing his candidacy for that all-important office. While MR. POHLEY
has been mentioned by the experts, MR. BARRETT, on the
contrary, is definitely a dark
horse. On MR. BARRETT'S
candidacy MARIO BANCHERO had this to say, "BARRETT'S strength cannot be
estimated at this time, but I
will go far enough out on the
limb to say that he rates no
(Continued on Page 4, Col. 5)
DON BOSCO
Campus Calendar
Saturday: Dr. De Koninck
speaks on "An Aspect of
Communism and Existentialism."
Monday: Holiday routine.
Wednesday: Regular IRC
meeting cancelled.
Thursday, Friday & Monday: Easter Recess.
Don Bosco
Studio
383 GEARY STREET
DON BOSCO
Come down and See
Your USF Sports' Album
College Players
Three Day Run
lightin'
When the College Players open their three day run of
"Lightnin' " on April 5, one of the lead roles will be played
by a distant cousin of the late Frank Bacon, who co-authored,
produced, and starred in the original production of the same
play in 1918
Bill Bacon, 5th cousin of Frank,
will play the role of Raymond
Thomas, the villainous lawyer
who tries to defraud the Jones
family. Although this is Bill's
first acting assignment, he has
served with the College Players
as Production Manager for "The
Late George Apley," "Ten Little
Indians," "Joan of Lorraine," and
"The Return of Peter Grimm."
Frank Bacon wrote "Lightnin' "
with Winchell Smith, and then
played the lead role of "Lightnin' " Bill Jones, in the play that
became one of the most successful in the history of the American
theatre, ranking with "Rip Van
Winkle" and "Uncle Tom's Cabin" in popularity.
Tickets for the production will
go on sale March 18, according
to Ken Bertken, Business and
Publicity Manager. Unreserved
seats will be on sale in the main
corridor, and Bertken advised
that students purchase their tickets early.
Meanwhile, the College Players
have been rehearsing four nights
a week and Sundays, working the
play into shape. Last Monday
evening, a group of student body
officers saw a rehearsal in the
Little Theatre. Said Student Body
President Hal Jensen, "Of course
it's a little early to be making
judgments, but I would say that
'Lightnin' " looks like it will be
another hit for the College Players."
The cast of 17 is built around
the nucleus of 11 actors who
have had varying degrees of experience with the College Players. Peter McCabe and Barbara
Le Fevre will be familiar to College Playgoers, and are remembered particularly for their work
in "The Return of Peter Grimm"
and "Joan of Lorraine." Bob
Begley will play another romantic lead, somewhat similar to the
one he had in "Ten Little Indians."
Bill Gargan Jr., who describes
himself as "Bacon's straight-
man," plays a villain again. He
was the cynical and worldly
Archbishop of "Joan of Lorraine." Much of the comedy will
be handled by Clarence Sever and
Margaret Nagle.
Mr. Gill has employed four
other College Players standbys
for other roles: Joseph Laherty,
as the Sheriff who loses face by
trying to deliver a Nevada warrant in California, John Clarke,
John Fox, and Connie Knoph.
"Boss" Gill has also decided to
use "Lightnin' " as a vehicle for
breaking in newcomers. Jean
D'Acquisto is the latest feminine
addition to the College Players.
Other novices are Don Farbstein,
Joaquin Lopez, John Wall, Leo
O'Brien, and Gerald Fitzgerald.
Farbstein and Fitzgerald have
had Gill-training at St. Ignatius
High School.
BILL BACON
Relative
Oratory Tryouts
Qualify Six For
Final Contest
Philhistorians On
Major Network
In the recently held oratorical
contest tryouts, three judges
qualified six of the original sixteen men who had entered the
contest. Those who qualified are
the following: Ken Bertken,
vice-president of the senior class;
Herb Brown, chairman of the
Board of Student Control;
Harold Brown; Jack Otero; Clarence Sever, and John Ward.
All the contestants delivered
an original composition or speech
for a five minute period.
The final winner will be
chosen on April 8, when the six
men who qualified will meet.
The winner will be awarded a
purse of twenty-five dollars.
BROADCAST
The Philhistorian Debating Society will take to the air on April
9 when it will broadcast over
station K.Q.W. Mr. Herold, soci
ety moderator, has not yet nam
ed the men who will participate
in this event, but the participants will, probably, come from
among the Philhistorians who
have taken part in past events.
These include Keith Vami, Bill
Duffy, Don Farbstein, Pete
Taylor, Bob Nicerson, Gerry Kilday and Doug Henry.
The Students of the
University of San Francisco
2130 Fulton Street
San. Francisco 17, California
My dear Friends:
I wish to' thank vou for your
contribution of $511.05 to the
Bishops' Fund for Victims of
\ >.r. I ai.i, most grateful to
you for your generous help,
i UiaU mentis so much to tiie
uly pec pie. I am sure It will
brin?>- abundant blessings upon
ai! of you.
With every best wish and
blessing, I am
Faithfully yours,
4, JOHN J, MITTY,
Archbishoo of San Francisco
Thorn. Philosopher
On 'Existentialism'
Dr. Charles DeKoninck, Thorn-
istic philosopher par excellance,
will lecture to students and
quests of the University of San
Francisco on "The Concept of
Death in the Philosophies of
Marxism and Existentialism" tomorrow evening, Saturday, at
8:00 p.m. in the University auditorium.
Dr. De Koninck, young in the
family of modern philosophers
(he is 41), is the director of the
faculty of philosophy in the University Laval of Quebec. He is,
however-, a native of Belgium,
having written and led tired brilliantly in Flemish before coming to North America, where he
teaches regularly in French and
lectures just as fluently in English. Besides numerous articels
for French, Flemish and English
philosophical periodicals, he has
published two books, one concerning the primacy of the common
good in opposition to modern per-
sonalism, and the other in honor
of Mary, seat of Wisdom. Both
are in French. Dr. De Koninck is
presently concluding a lecture
series at St. Mary's College, Moraga; from which point he has
also addressed different philosophical groups about the bay area.
The subject of Dr. Kroninck's
lecture of Saturday evening is
acutely up-to-date. It will offer
some explanation for- the remarkable Communist resoluteness and
irresponsibility in the face of
death both for the Communist
himself and in his dealings with
adversaries. It will likewise bring
to light the remarkably vital philosophy of thought and action
developed by the Dane, Soren
Kierkegaard and by the contemporary German, Martin Heidegger, and known as Existentialism. This latter philosophy is
one of the non-Thomistic first-
fruits of the reaction against the
deadening rationalism and ideal-
is mfor the last decades.
The lecture is under the joint
sponsorship of the Psychology
Club and the Thomists (philosophical honor society) of the University. An admission fee will not
be charged.
Youth Education Is.
Convention Theme
A Solemn Pontifical Mass in St. Mary's
Cathedral oh Wednesday, March 31, will
open the forty-fifth annual convention of
the National Catholic Educational Association.
Senator James Murray, of Montana will
be the principal speaker at a public meeting
to be held at the Opera House on the same
evening.
The general theme for the conference
will be "Life Adjustment Education for
Youth." In nis message of welcome to the hundreds of delegates expected to attend the ses-
s'ors, His Excellency Archbishop
John J. Mitty says:
". . . The theme of this Convention emphasizes the kinship be-
twec .• American democracy and
the philosophy of Catholic education and therefore should have
widespread influence."
Fr. Pres. \VM. J. DUNNE, S..
To Preside
®—.
Junior Class Meeting
Last March 8th the Junior time. There are a limited num-
class held a sparsely attended I ber of bids to be sold and once
class meeting.
CRITICAL TIMES
The various implications to be
emphasized in the Life Adjustment program wil! be citizenship,
home and family life, use of leisure time, and work experience.
The contribution of Catholic education to Life Adjustment will
be developed from the religious
point of view. Some of the topics
are: "Self Discipline through Religious Motivation The Practical
Christian Basis for Life Adjustment"—"Christian Morality—The
Index of A Christian Life"; "Modern Economics Versus Christian
Ethics"; "Catholic Dogma—A
Challenge to Collectivism and
Secularism"; ". . . Catholic Action -The Spiritual Outcome Of
Catholic Education."
The meeting was held to elect
a new officer for the position of
Sec.-Treas. The vacancy was filled by Don Muldoon, who was active on Ihe school receptions last
year. He has also given much
able assistance on the rallies and
the Winter Carnival this year.
Other business discussed was
(he Senior-Junior Picnic and the
Junior Prom. The picnic is un-
der the chairmanship of Don
Whalen.
The Junior .Prom is well under
way with the interested men on
the committee. Those ably assisting on the committee are Jim De
Martini, Warren Foley, Dan
Whalen, Jim Mansinie, John Goe-
bel and John Hutehings.
Bids will go on sale starting
March 22, and will be on sale on
the first of April, providing the
bids are not sold out by that
they are gone there will be no
acre forthcoming.
Nee
m§
er
aster
Postponed because of Easter-
holidays until March 31, will be
the meeting of the Industrial Relations Society which was scheduled for this coming Wednesday.
The combined business meeting and program will be held at
the Semeria Room at 7:30 p.m.,
with plans for the showing of
films related to the labor-management field being arranged
for the program. "Study in Efficiency" will probably be the
theme of one of the films.
It's out . . . What? ... the
Wasmann Collector; Volume 7,
No. 2, rolled off the presses last
week. This marks the first issue
to be published under the new
co-operative plan, now that the
journal is divorced from any student organization and is a University of San Francisco and
University of Loyola of Los Angeles publication.
This joint work of the two
universities, the newly-initiated
cooperative plan, will contain
forty-eight pages of scientific research of a highly techincal nature.
The editorial board consists of
'he faculty members of the two
universities, with Dr. Kessel as
managing editor and Mr. Felice
the newly appointed assistant
managing editor- for- future issues.
The associate editors are Dr.
Harper and Dr. Orr of the University of San Francisco, and Dr.
Kadner and Rev. Roland Reed.
S.J.. of the University of Loyola
of Los Angeles.
Also recently added to the
board of the publication was Dr.
Howell outstanding botanist of
the California Academy of Science, who has offered to serve on
the board.
Thumbing through its forty-
eiuht pages one will find three
articles featured by the journal.
Though all of them are of a high
ly technical nature, they are informative and treat of different
phases of scientific endeavor,
thus affording variety to the
publication.
One article of original research
is by Dr. Kessel of our University. It may be termed a monograph; it: includes every down on
the genus. The genus is known
as Plattypezina a genus of
flatfooted flies.
Last semester Dr. Kessel was
the center of scientific limelight
with his discovery of the bubble
fly. Now in this issue of the
Wasmann Collector he announces
the presence of a new genus in
the New World. His announcements includes a description of
a new species found at Mill Valley in Mar-in County, California.
Henceforth this newly discovered species will be scientifically
called Plotypezina Pacifica Kessel.
In his discourse the doctor
notes tho fact that only twelve
specimens of this genus had
heretofore been taken in the
world It may be concluded from
this fact that it is very rare.
During the process of research Dr. Kessel has collected
over' 300 of these flies at Mill
Valley, Calif.
Another article of interest is
one by Professor Author N.
Bragg of the University of Oklahoma. He deals with the so
cial behavior of tad poles treating of the species "spade-foot
toad."
Last of the main articles
treats of wafer beetles. This
Daper is written by Professor
Hugh B. Leech of the California
Academy ol" Sciences. Included
in this treatment on water beetles is a description of the new
species of these insects.
This product of joint scientific
endeavor is sent throughout the
world. It is mailed to university
libraries and scientific institutions in the United States. Also
included on the mailing list are
over 30 foreign countries of Flu-
rope. Not only is it sent to the
European countries but also to
the countries of the Far East
including China. Japan and In
dia. Ii is also sent to South
America.
The expansive mailing list is
undertaken to afford to the
scientific world any new data
that may be of aid to it in the
future
Dr. Kessel. Managing Editor
of the journal, stated that he
has received many letters in regard to the Wasmann Collec-
'->!• pi*her askins: for more in.
formation or informing him of
^thor fmdings.
Anv one interested in the publication may read it in the library where it is kept on file for
reference.
Church And State .
To Be Discussed
By .JOSEPH HESCHELE
Catholic educators from all parts of the
country will gather in San Francisco during
Easter Week for two important conferences.
On March 28, 29, the Jesuit Educational Association will hold its annual meeting at the
University, preliminary to tiie forty-fifth annual convention of the National Catholic
Educational Association, March 31-April 2,
at the Civic Auditorium.
Over one hundred presidents, deans,
principals, and administrators of Jesuit
to colleges and high schools
' throughout the nation will attend
the meeting at the University.
Rev. William J. Dunne, S.J., Pres-
•den of the University of San
Francisco, will preside at the
fist and general assembly of
the delegates in the auditorium
on Easter Sunday evening. March
28, at 7:30. Rev. Joseph J. King,
S.J., Provincial of the California
Province, will welcome the visitors, and Rev. Edward B. Rooney,
S.J., Executive Director of the
Association, will deliver his annual report..
"Church and State," is the title
of an address to be given by Rev.
James L. Burke, S.J., at this initial meeting. Rev. Albert I. Le-
mieux, S.J., will comment on the
report of the President Truman's
Commission on Higher Education. Fr. Lemieux is Dean of Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington.
EDUCATORS MEET
Principals and administrators
of Jesuit Secondary Schools will
meet on Easter Monday at St.
Ignatius High School for discussion panels, with emphasis on the
activity and and speech programs
in the high schools.
College and university delegates will gather Monday in the
auditorium for discussion of the
Liberal Arts program, and the
teaching of religion and philosophy in the Jesuit colleges.
Fr. Rooney will preside at the
final dinner meeting in the audi-
orium on Monday evening. The
velcome will be extended by Fr.
■">resident, and Gen. Fred B. Butler, principal speaker at last January's Alumni Banquet, will address the Jesuit educators on
"Building Statesmanship."
Few people will come close if
isked to estimate the number
and enrollment of the Jesuit institutions throughout the country. It may interest ■ them to
'earn that there are 38 Jesuit
hiidi schools in the United States,
with a total enrollment of 23,632.
3an Francisco will be even more
:urprised to discover that our
>wn St. Ignatius High School
"anks third nationally with an
enrollment of 1,009. Leading are
Boston College High, with 1,585,
and Xavier High School, New
York, vvith 1.100.
CONTROL COLLEGES
The Jesuits control 27 colleges
and universities in this country
■''Uh a total enrollment of 96,-
953. Largest of these is St. Louis
TT";"ersitv with a reg;stration of
10,509 in eleven departments and
colleges. The Universities of Fod-
ham and Detroit approximate
that number this year, with enrollments of 9,346 and 9,086 res-
oec'tivelv. The records show that
better than half of the national
figure, or 49,665 of these students, are veterans.

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By Courtesy of Oeoree Fernandez
Mr. De Valera Broadcasting
Eanion lie Valera interviewed at Hotel Whitcomb. In center of
picture can be seen M. Baron Torres, FOGHOKN Reporter.
By M. BARON TORRES
Eamon lie Valr-ra, Manhattan-
born Irish patriot, and one of
the leading Catholic statesmen of
our times, held a press interview
last week at a suite in the Hotel
Whitcomb, in which thc University of San Francisco was represented by the FOGHORN.
In our city at the invitation of
Mr. George Riley, civic leader,
Mr. De Valera was taken directly
from the Municipal Airport to
the suite, where station KGO of
the ABC broadcast two five minute interviews, immediately after
which he faced a battery of reporters.
UNITED EIRE
Visibly tired, the man who is
"Mr. Ireland" to the world, proved himself a master diplomat, did
not commit himself on any major topic, though he was not evasive, and left all who heard him
with inspired note they had seen
a man devoting an already illustrious life to the shining ideal of
a "United Ireland."
With the conference in its infancy, a reporter' asked: "Mr. De
Valera, as one of the leading
Catholic statesmen of our times,
what thought would you leave to
the men of tne University of San
Francisco rind to the youth of
America?"
In his soft, modulated voice,
completely bereft of any accent,
he said: "1 am afraid anything I
say may be misinterpreted. I
can't. ... As for speaking to the
youth of America, I hardly feel
qualified . . ." Leaving mute
words which showed the simplicity and modesty of an American
who returned to the land of his
fathers to achieve for it the ideal
of fighting centuries- a free Ireland; who was its first President,
its long time Premier; past president of the League of Nations, a
distinguished mathematician (one
of the few men alive who understands Einstein's theory of relativity), and a patriot who, after a
great political reverse, would dedicate the remainder of his life
(he is 60) to the dream of a United Ireland.
"The elections were democratically held and represent the "will
of the people," he said in answer-
to a question. "The new members are their elected representatives."
REFRESHING
Mr. De Valera is a refreshing
personality, Irish and proud of
his Celtic and Hispanic origin.
We asked him about the only emblem he wore, a red button on his
lapel. It is worn only by those
who can speak Gaelic fluently.
Wholesomely un-Onc-Worldish he
is imbued with the inspiration of
service to the Motherland. Sincere as a shillelah, there were
measured, oareful words in his
answers (no cover-up smiles, no
indecision, just plain and straightforward ).
BRITISH POLITICS
He . is tall, well-framed, has
large hands with pronounced bluish veins; look.; like his pictures,
except that his skin is very fine
and pale, his tough dark hair
now sparse and graying. Voice
even, low, medium-deep, he controls emotion — except when
speaking of United Ireland, and
British politics that are the .only
remaining bar to the realization
of the dream. Then his words
come vehemently, ever-flowing,
emphasized. He seemed to glow,
we thought.
He explained that most people
still think of "Ulster" as the old,
traditional Ulster. This is not so.
In the Partition Act of 1920, the
Tories spread the Belfast majority as much as they could, taking
in as much of the "hinterland" as
was compatible with keeping unchallenged their majority. In reality, Ulster' is now only six counties, politically created, and even
of these, but four are Belfast controlled. (In answer to question >
The difference of religion (Protestant north) is no longer a barrier, it is overwhelmingly the will
of the people that there be union.
He said the position of British
politicians in face of such a demand will prove "unteenable."
(The only deviation we found.)
The same USF reporter asked
him, "Sir, you were born in
Brooklyn. Have you seen any
baseball games?"
"As a matter- of fact," he answered, "it wasn't Brooklyn, but
Manhattan- and New York newspaper-men told me not to say
that . . . (laughs). Yes, I've seen
the game played."
(After the interview, we buttonholed him and asked how
much Spanish was he? "My father was a Spaniard," he said, "I
can read Spanish, but I can't
speak it.")
He asked to be excused if he
had not had time to keep up on
current events, leaving implied
that these last few weeks, starting at home, had been quite hec
tic. A girl reporter asked him
about the New Look, and he did
the well-bred equivalent of a
"Huh???" He didn't know of the
Freedom Tram: but he was going to be marshal at the Big Pa
-rade, the day everybody's Irish.
NEUTRALITY
One major point: regarding
Ireland's neutrality in the past
war, he said she had not been
attacked, nor had she direct interest in the conflict. A small nation must depend on a larger nation for' supplies and direction
necessarily, and must come within its orbit of control. If she
wins, a small nation hart little
voice in the peace; if she loses,
she may be "utterly destroyed"
by a vengeful enemy. It is hard
to see why a small nation should
enter into a war.
Will there be a World War III?
Is it imminent? (He had spoken
to President Truman.» He could
not commit himself. Can the
spread of Communism be checked with fighting? That was another tough one.
What is Ireland's stand? "The
people are against communism
and will be on the side of the democracies should the terrible
hour of a showdown come."
Is he for a United States of
Europe? Thirty-five years ago
he had fervently hoped for it and
advocated it. However, he realizes now that it will take more
than idealism to bring it about.
He sees no possibility at this
time, nor a reason to give rise to
the hope. Why the visit to America? For ten years he has wanted to come; ever since he realized
how great vvas the contribution
of the American people to Irish
Freedom.
Would the U.N. be called in to
settle the United Ireland question? There was no reason to call
in the U.N.
First time he had been here?
No, he had been here eight times.
First time in St. Patrick's Day
Parade? No, he had been in the
one held in New York in 1920.
The Women ot Ireland? Noncommittal.
What does he think of the Marshall Plan? No opportunity to
study it.
(Ireland is slated to get $500,-
000,000. Ed. Note, i
How are the conditions in Ireland? Good.
Mr. De Valera is traveling with
General Frank Aiken, Minister of
Finance in his Cabinet.
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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS
UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO
Volume 35, No. 22
SAN FRANCISCO, MARCH 10, 1948
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.r. I ai.i, most grateful to
you for your generous help,
i UiaU mentis so much to tiie
uly pec pie. I am sure It will
brin?>- abundant blessings upon
ai! of you.
With every best wish and
blessing, I am
Faithfully yours,
4, JOHN J, MITTY,
Archbishoo of San Francisco
Thorn. Philosopher
On 'Existentialism'
Dr. Charles DeKoninck, Thorn-
istic philosopher par excellance,
will lecture to students and
quests of the University of San
Francisco on "The Concept of
Death in the Philosophies of
Marxism and Existentialism" tomorrow evening, Saturday, at
8:00 p.m. in the University auditorium.
Dr. De Koninck, young in the
family of modern philosophers
(he is 41), is the director of the
faculty of philosophy in the University Laval of Quebec. He is,
however-, a native of Belgium,
having written and led tired brilliantly in Flemish before coming to North America, where he
teaches regularly in French and
lectures just as fluently in English. Besides numerous articels
for French, Flemish and English
philosophical periodicals, he has
published two books, one concerning the primacy of the common
good in opposition to modern per-
sonalism, and the other in honor
of Mary, seat of Wisdom. Both
are in French. Dr. De Koninck is
presently concluding a lecture
series at St. Mary's College, Moraga; from which point he has
also addressed different philosophical groups about the bay area.
The subject of Dr. Kroninck's
lecture of Saturday evening is
acutely up-to-date. It will offer
some explanation for- the remarkable Communist resoluteness and
irresponsibility in the face of
death both for the Communist
himself and in his dealings with
adversaries. It will likewise bring
to light the remarkably vital philosophy of thought and action
developed by the Dane, Soren
Kierkegaard and by the contemporary German, Martin Heidegger, and known as Existentialism. This latter philosophy is
one of the non-Thomistic first-
fruits of the reaction against the
deadening rationalism and ideal-
is mfor the last decades.
The lecture is under the joint
sponsorship of the Psychology
Club and the Thomists (philosophical honor society) of the University. An admission fee will not
be charged.
Youth Education Is.
Convention Theme
A Solemn Pontifical Mass in St. Mary's
Cathedral oh Wednesday, March 31, will
open the forty-fifth annual convention of
the National Catholic Educational Association.
Senator James Murray, of Montana will
be the principal speaker at a public meeting
to be held at the Opera House on the same
evening.
The general theme for the conference
will be "Life Adjustment Education for
Youth." In nis message of welcome to the hundreds of delegates expected to attend the ses-
s'ors, His Excellency Archbishop
John J. Mitty says:
". . . The theme of this Convention emphasizes the kinship be-
twec .• American democracy and
the philosophy of Catholic education and therefore should have
widespread influence."
Fr. Pres. \VM. J. DUNNE, S..
To Preside
®—.
Junior Class Meeting
Last March 8th the Junior time. There are a limited num-
class held a sparsely attended I ber of bids to be sold and once
class meeting.
CRITICAL TIMES
The various implications to be
emphasized in the Life Adjustment program wil! be citizenship,
home and family life, use of leisure time, and work experience.
The contribution of Catholic education to Life Adjustment will
be developed from the religious
point of view. Some of the topics
are: "Self Discipline through Religious Motivation The Practical
Christian Basis for Life Adjustment"—"Christian Morality—The
Index of A Christian Life"; "Modern Economics Versus Christian
Ethics"; "Catholic Dogma—A
Challenge to Collectivism and
Secularism"; ". . . Catholic Action -The Spiritual Outcome Of
Catholic Education."
The meeting was held to elect
a new officer for the position of
Sec.-Treas. The vacancy was filled by Don Muldoon, who was active on Ihe school receptions last
year. He has also given much
able assistance on the rallies and
the Winter Carnival this year.
Other business discussed was
(he Senior-Junior Picnic and the
Junior Prom. The picnic is un-
der the chairmanship of Don
Whalen.
The Junior .Prom is well under
way with the interested men on
the committee. Those ably assisting on the committee are Jim De
Martini, Warren Foley, Dan
Whalen, Jim Mansinie, John Goe-
bel and John Hutehings.
Bids will go on sale starting
March 22, and will be on sale on
the first of April, providing the
bids are not sold out by that
they are gone there will be no
acre forthcoming.
Nee
m§
er
aster
Postponed because of Easter-
holidays until March 31, will be
the meeting of the Industrial Relations Society which was scheduled for this coming Wednesday.
The combined business meeting and program will be held at
the Semeria Room at 7:30 p.m.,
with plans for the showing of
films related to the labor-management field being arranged
for the program. "Study in Efficiency" will probably be the
theme of one of the films.
It's out . . . What? ... the
Wasmann Collector; Volume 7,
No. 2, rolled off the presses last
week. This marks the first issue
to be published under the new
co-operative plan, now that the
journal is divorced from any student organization and is a University of San Francisco and
University of Loyola of Los Angeles publication.
This joint work of the two
universities, the newly-initiated
cooperative plan, will contain
forty-eight pages of scientific research of a highly techincal nature.
The editorial board consists of
'he faculty members of the two
universities, with Dr. Kessel as
managing editor and Mr. Felice
the newly appointed assistant
managing editor- for- future issues.
The associate editors are Dr.
Harper and Dr. Orr of the University of San Francisco, and Dr.
Kadner and Rev. Roland Reed.
S.J.. of the University of Loyola
of Los Angeles.
Also recently added to the
board of the publication was Dr.
Howell outstanding botanist of
the California Academy of Science, who has offered to serve on
the board.
Thumbing through its forty-
eiuht pages one will find three
articles featured by the journal.
Though all of them are of a high
ly technical nature, they are informative and treat of different
phases of scientific endeavor,
thus affording variety to the
publication.
One article of original research
is by Dr. Kessel of our University. It may be termed a monograph; it: includes every down on
the genus. The genus is known
as Plattypezina a genus of
flatfooted flies.
Last semester Dr. Kessel was
the center of scientific limelight
with his discovery of the bubble
fly. Now in this issue of the
Wasmann Collector he announces
the presence of a new genus in
the New World. His announcements includes a description of
a new species found at Mill Valley in Mar-in County, California.
Henceforth this newly discovered species will be scientifically
called Plotypezina Pacifica Kessel.
In his discourse the doctor
notes tho fact that only twelve
specimens of this genus had
heretofore been taken in the
world It may be concluded from
this fact that it is very rare.
During the process of research Dr. Kessel has collected
over' 300 of these flies at Mill
Valley, Calif.
Another article of interest is
one by Professor Author N.
Bragg of the University of Oklahoma. He deals with the so
cial behavior of tad poles treating of the species "spade-foot
toad."
Last of the main articles
treats of wafer beetles. This
Daper is written by Professor
Hugh B. Leech of the California
Academy ol" Sciences. Included
in this treatment on water beetles is a description of the new
species of these insects.
This product of joint scientific
endeavor is sent throughout the
world. It is mailed to university
libraries and scientific institutions in the United States. Also
included on the mailing list are
over 30 foreign countries of Flu-
rope. Not only is it sent to the
European countries but also to
the countries of the Far East
including China. Japan and In
dia. Ii is also sent to South
America.
The expansive mailing list is
undertaken to afford to the
scientific world any new data
that may be of aid to it in the
future
Dr. Kessel. Managing Editor
of the journal, stated that he
has received many letters in regard to the Wasmann Collec-
'->!• pi*her askins: for more in.
formation or informing him of
^thor fmdings.
Anv one interested in the publication may read it in the library where it is kept on file for
reference.
Church And State .
To Be Discussed
By .JOSEPH HESCHELE
Catholic educators from all parts of the
country will gather in San Francisco during
Easter Week for two important conferences.
On March 28, 29, the Jesuit Educational Association will hold its annual meeting at the
University, preliminary to tiie forty-fifth annual convention of the National Catholic
Educational Association, March 31-April 2,
at the Civic Auditorium.
Over one hundred presidents, deans,
principals, and administrators of Jesuit
to colleges and high schools
' throughout the nation will attend
the meeting at the University.
Rev. William J. Dunne, S.J., Pres-
•den of the University of San
Francisco, will preside at the
fist and general assembly of
the delegates in the auditorium
on Easter Sunday evening. March
28, at 7:30. Rev. Joseph J. King,
S.J., Provincial of the California
Province, will welcome the visitors, and Rev. Edward B. Rooney,
S.J., Executive Director of the
Association, will deliver his annual report..
"Church and State," is the title
of an address to be given by Rev.
James L. Burke, S.J., at this initial meeting. Rev. Albert I. Le-
mieux, S.J., will comment on the
report of the President Truman's
Commission on Higher Education. Fr. Lemieux is Dean of Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington.
EDUCATORS MEET
Principals and administrators
of Jesuit Secondary Schools will
meet on Easter Monday at St.
Ignatius High School for discussion panels, with emphasis on the
activity and and speech programs
in the high schools.
College and university delegates will gather Monday in the
auditorium for discussion of the
Liberal Arts program, and the
teaching of religion and philosophy in the Jesuit colleges.
Fr. Rooney will preside at the
final dinner meeting in the audi-
orium on Monday evening. The
velcome will be extended by Fr.
■">resident, and Gen. Fred B. Butler, principal speaker at last January's Alumni Banquet, will address the Jesuit educators on
"Building Statesmanship."
Few people will come close if
isked to estimate the number
and enrollment of the Jesuit institutions throughout the country. It may interest ■ them to
'earn that there are 38 Jesuit
hiidi schools in the United States,
with a total enrollment of 23,632.
3an Francisco will be even more
:urprised to discover that our
>wn St. Ignatius High School
"anks third nationally with an
enrollment of 1,009. Leading are
Boston College High, with 1,585,
and Xavier High School, New
York, vvith 1.100.
CONTROL COLLEGES
The Jesuits control 27 colleges
and universities in this country
■''Uh a total enrollment of 96,-
953. Largest of these is St. Louis
TT";"ersitv with a reg;stration of
10,509 in eleven departments and
colleges. The Universities of Fod-
ham and Detroit approximate
that number this year, with enrollments of 9,346 and 9,086 res-
oec'tivelv. The records show that
better than half of the national
figure, or 49,665 of these students, are veterans.